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- Tue Sep 30, 2025 9:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rudyard Kipling
- Replies: 5
- Views: 834
Re: Rudyard Kipling
I have often thought that I am the oldest of the old things, just brought round again.
- Tue Sep 30, 2025 9:42 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: "Lefties Losing It" (almost as good as the Babylon Bee)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1008
Re: "Lefties Losing It" (almost as good as the Babylon Bee)
And, she was born in Arkansas.
- Tue Sep 30, 2025 9:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I guess Baboons are the ‘feral hogs’ of Africa…
- Replies: 14
- Views: 902
Re: I guess Baboons are the ‘feral hogs’ of Africa…
Their skull looks like a Haloween Vampire skull.
- Tue Sep 30, 2025 9:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 1895 S advice needed
- Replies: 4
- Views: 273
Re: Marlin 1895 S advice needed
I worked on a Marlin Guide Gun in Stainless. The ejector channel was full of chatter marks from a dull cutter. I ground s white felt wheel for a Dremel to where it was thin enough. I then used a fine grit polish and smoothed it out. I then put a Bomb Proof brand ejector in. It works well now. If you...
- Tue Sep 30, 2025 9:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: CCW Attire
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1683
Re: CCW Attire
I walk with a cane often nowadays due to having balance issues from the Covid vaccine causing 76 TIAs and 3 major strokes, and counting. I get to Church and sit down. The cane draws attention away from everything else. No one has said anything about anything but the cane. There are others whom I am ...
- Wed Sep 24, 2025 9:50 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: The odd Text-messages between Kirk's killer and boyfriend
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2346
Re: The odd Text-messages between Kirk's killer and boyfriend
Killing today at an I.C.E. facility in Dallas is showing similar leavings by the FBI agent. Oops. I mean lone gunman of unknown origin.
- Wed Sep 24, 2025 9:44 pm
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: These (UK) Cops should RESIGN
- Replies: 8
- Views: 838
Re: These (UK) Cops should RESIGN
It seems that the people want it to go back to Great Britain. The political rallies show public support for what was, and should be again.
- Wed Sep 24, 2025 7:17 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: These (UK) Cops should RESIGN
- Replies: 8
- Views: 838
Re: These (UK) Cops should RESIGN
Britain used to be Great. Now, the PM and King are trying to make it not even Britain.
- Wed Sep 24, 2025 7:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Well, I broke my Bowen SBH
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4658
Re: Well, I broke my Bowen SBH
Then, when you order new parts, when they arrive you will put the new ones in the same good spot for you to remember. That is when you find your spares.
- Wed Sep 24, 2025 7:11 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: I guess Trump's Health really IS declining...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1489
Re: I guess Trump's Health really IS declining...
He might be on a blood thinner. If he is, then bruises can happen.
- Wed Sep 24, 2025 7:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Perfect Spaghetti Western Meal
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1792
Re: Perfect Spaghetti Western Meal
Do you need jalapeños to go in it? No, but always a welcome treat! Although I had a little Cajun seasoning in mine, cheddar jalpenos poppers would've been a wonderful side dish! Cheddar jalapeño poppers are a wonderful addition to many meals. I grow a few jalapeño plants every year. I like the flav...
- Wed Sep 24, 2025 7:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer Request (Update)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3749
Re: Prayer Request (Update)
Topically it does not really absorb into the bloodstream. Taking it by mouth is not fun.
- Wed Sep 10, 2025 7:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Perfect Spaghetti Western Meal
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1792
Re: Perfect Spaghetti Western Meal
Do you need jalapeños to go in it?
- Wed Sep 10, 2025 7:15 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: I guess Trump's Health really IS declining...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1489
Re: I guess Trump's Health really IS declining...
He only drank 1 case of diet coke over the weekend. Lack of fluid intake is worrisome.
- Wed Sep 10, 2025 7:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Well, I broke my Bowen SBH
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4658
Re: Well, I broke my Bowen SBH
Once he fixes it, I want to hear how well it is shooting. Glad to hear that he stands behind his work and more.
- Wed Sep 10, 2025 7:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My Bowen guns have arrived.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 8837
Re: My Bowen guns have arrived.
270 grains at a moderate load should punch deep without kicking bad. At 60 years old, I am finally learning that moderate loads are just fine.
- Wed Sep 10, 2025 7:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer Request (Update)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3749
Re: Prayer Request (Update)
Not only that, but for everyone else, metronidazole is a great antibiotic with 1 MAJOR WARNING, avoid all alcohol while taking it and for 24 to 48 hours afterward. Alcohol while it is in your system will make you throw up so hard that your toenails will come up and out your mouth. Well, you will thi...
- Sat Aug 30, 2025 10:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Picked up a couple more replacements.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3917
Re: Picked up a couple more replacements.
Glad you didn't need a death certificate. A few years back, I had one filled out on me. When I left the hospital, the Doc who filled it out walked deside the wheelchair to the car as my son was to be driving me home. He said that I was the only person he ever saw who had no heartbeat for 2 hours who...
- Sat Aug 30, 2025 9:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: THE HUNT
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1923
Re: THE HUNT
Grandma had a rooster which terrorized my 2 older brothers and me. Our family was out visiting one Sunday. It had cornered us, and was not letting us go. Dad came out and hollered for us. We yelled back. He came looking for us. He got close, and that rooster spread his wings and attacked. Fortunatel...
- Sat Aug 30, 2025 8:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First time posting
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2930
Re: First time posting
Nice looking rifle. My only true winchester is a 32 Special. So far, I cannot see any real difference in how it and a 30-30 perform on anything.
- Sat Aug 30, 2025 8:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Prayer Request (Update)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3749
Re: Prayer Request (Update)
If the pain is well controlled for the first 24 hours, it seems to me that I dispense a lot fewer pain meds to the patients in the first month out of the hospital, and a whole bunch fewer narcotics overall.
Hope he does well.
Hope he does well.
- Sun Aug 24, 2025 2:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I Ain't Perfect ... but ...
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4845
Re: I Ain't Perfect ... but ...
I probably have one of those 214's stashed somewhere but I couldn't make myself wear the T-shirt. Is it a "' 'Nam Vet" thing? I still kinda' cringe when somebody says "Thank you for your service". And of my old vet buds -- I only know one of us who'll advertise at all. All the r...
- Sun Aug 24, 2025 2:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Making Peace With The 9 m/m – Part 3
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2707
Re: Making Peace With The 9 m/m – Part 3
Just an observation. A flat nose on most bullets for handguns seems to help end the moving target's movement without any noticeable change in where the bullet impacts.
- Sun Aug 24, 2025 2:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Speaking of Tom Threepersons
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3125
Re: Speaking of Tom Threepersons
I have heard only good about him. May he rest in peace.
- Sun Aug 24, 2025 2:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Making peace with the 9mm
- Replies: 33
- Views: 6858
Re: Making peace with the 9mm
Sarsilmaz makes a clone of the Tanfoglio clone of the CZ75 clone of the Hi-Power. Atwoods is clearancing them. About $400. I got one about a year ago, and am impressed with how it does not know how to miss. The safety can go on when the hammer is at full cock. I would like some wood grips for it, bu...
- Sun Aug 24, 2025 2:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: My Bowen guns have arrived.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 8837
Re: My Bowen guns have arrived.
Good looking guns.
- Sun Aug 24, 2025 2:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fur under the hickories
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5089
Re: Fur under the hickories
Lots of squirrels right here in town. We have a pecan tree that the squirrels strip clean of pecans before any fall off. I have a good pellet rifle, and am thinking of putting some corn in the back yard once it cools way down to about 70 degrees.
- Sun Aug 24, 2025 2:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Talking to an Earp
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3022
Re: Talking to an Earp
Was in Basic with Bobby Dalton. A descendant of one of the family. He was from Kingfisher, Oklahoma. When my Grandmother's parents moved to the Oklahoma Panhandle about 1900, she was 6 years old. The parents leased their farm to one of Frank and Jesse James relatives. That was in independence, Kansa...
- Sat Jun 14, 2025 6:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Happy birthday Old No7 & piller.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 727
Re: Happy birthday Old No7 & piller.
Thanks Gents. I have been off of here for a while. Long story. Shortest version is that PillHer lost her job, and with her being home all the time, she HATES for me to be on the computer.
- Thu Mar 13, 2025 8:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RFK Jr is getting in on the DOGE act
- Replies: 22
- Views: 8421
Re: RFK Jr is getting in on the DOGE act
Got down to 189 lbs. Eating mostly fish and tamales.
- Thu Mar 13, 2025 7:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Not a lever, But .458 SOCOM
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4247
Re: Not a lever, But .458 SOCOM
I have not shot my .458 SoCom enough to get it broken in.
- Thu Mar 13, 2025 7:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Could use some prayers. She is at peace now
- Replies: 47
- Views: 28723
Re: Could use some prayers
Prayers up. I fill hospice meds every day. Those who care for others are a special breed.
- Thu Mar 13, 2025 7:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: JOHN TAFFIN
- Replies: 32
- Views: 14296
Re: JOHN TAFFIN
Too many of that generation are gone. R.I.P. Mr Taffin.
- Thu Feb 20, 2025 8:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How's the Weather in Your Neck of the Woods?
- Replies: 66
- Views: 79801
Re: How's the Weather in Your Neck of the Woods?
Got to 13°F this morning in DFW.
- Thu Feb 06, 2025 8:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Getting old hurts.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 21048
Re: Getting old hurts.
Thos week was stroke number 71 for me. The Covid shot has done more damage to me than everything else combined
- Thu Jan 23, 2025 10:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Getting old hurts.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 21048
Re: Getting old hurts.
I feel pretty good about waking up every morning. Having been declared dead once, no life signs for 2 hours and 3 times of a defibrilator trying to jump start me, then somehow just starting again on my own while at room temperature 2 hours later makes each day good. The Lazarus Club is not a club I ...
- Thu Jan 23, 2025 10:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How's the Weather in Your Neck of the Woods?
- Replies: 66
- Views: 79801
Re: How's the Weather in Your Neck of the Woods?
Within spitting distance of Dallas. Got a bit cool over the last few days, but no snow or ice. Can almost see Stevie Ray Vaughn's grave from here. Can hear his ghost playing guitar on a still night.
- Thu Jan 23, 2025 10:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Our USPS at work
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10290
Re: Our USPS at work
We mail a lot of packages. USPS tracking is just insane. Going 5 or 6 hundred miles to get somewhere that a 20 mile straight line should go is not understandable. The USPS is as bad as is humanly possible to be.
- Thu Jan 23, 2025 9:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Off Topic....Life can be Short.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5237
Re: Off Topic....Life can be Short.
Sorry for your loss. We had a loss recently, but it was not the same. She never had a chance.
- Thu Jan 02, 2025 8:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Wouldn't want one of these Robots after me...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1303
Re: Wouldn't want one of these Robots after me...
Battery life?
- Sun Dec 29, 2024 6:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: USPS stinks!
- Replies: 38
- Views: 12559
Re: USPS stinks!
My son works for Usually Parts Shattered. He used to work for FedUp. Both are a joke from an insiders point of view. Since the woman who was CEO of the downfall of Home Depot took over at Usually Parts Shattered, it has become horrible. She has a habit of making Joe Biden look competent. Home Depot ...
- Sun Dec 29, 2024 6:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Some ‘stopping power’ surprises…
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2449
Re: Some ‘stopping power’ surprises…
.44 Mag or .357 Mag out of a levergun should be enough. No matter what, a poor shot, or a complete miss will not do much. My Dad used to say that a shot in the heart with a .22 lr was better than a miss with a .44 Magnum.
- Thu Sep 12, 2024 8:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: From Long Ago and Far Away .....
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2161
Re: From Long Ago and Far Away .....
I have never used a Casull. The Ruger .480 in a Super Redhawk is my most powerful gun.
- Thu Sep 12, 2024 8:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Home defense guns.
- Replies: 33
- Views: 11618
- Sat Aug 31, 2024 7:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hey Doc?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3949
Re: Hey Doc?
Get some arch supports.
- Thu Aug 29, 2024 8:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Got a ticket going through Dallas the other day.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 13796
Re: Got a ticket going through Dallas the other day.
I go to UT Southwestern for all of my medical needs. Genetic anomalies are just another day to them. When I had my MASSIVE stroke, I was on their orange floor. I refused aspirin, ant told them that I didn't have a 2c19 or a 3a4 enzyme. The floor Pharmacist on duty read the chart, and came to my room...
- Thu Aug 29, 2024 8:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Barrel life of less than 20 seconds….
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5966
Re: Barrel life of less than 20 seconds….
PillHer and I both have a 7mm08. The kick is mild, but it works as well as any mid range centerfire. I would not be against using it on elk or moose.
- Thu Aug 29, 2024 7:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Speaking of Muddy Dogs
- Replies: 33
- Views: 12635
Re: Speaking of Muddy Dogs
Red one, Colter, is the Mama. Mycroft was 4th of 4 puppies. Father unknown. He jumps like an Elkhound.
- Thu Aug 22, 2024 8:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Barrel life of less than 20 seconds….
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5966
Re: Barrel life of less than 20 seconds….
I have always heard that it is the flame cutting which erodes barrels.
- Thu Aug 22, 2024 7:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WISDOM
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3626
Re: WISDOM
Some folks can put a lot of wisdom in a funny sentence.